First, you should change your screen name (we don't use our 'real' names on here).

You are positive for Lyme disease. the 500 mg 3 X daily of amoxy isn't high enough of a dose.Feeling worse often comes before feeling better.

The dosage of amoxy should be a minimum of 1000 mg 3 X daily.This is why you need to see a LLMD. Not only for the correct amount of amoxy, but you really should be on two abx at the same time (minimum)...and since Lyme rarely travels alone, a LLMD will also look into the co-infections that will need different treatment.

To find a LLMD in your area, start a new thread: "Looking for LLMD in/near_____" and fill in the blank with your location.

You can also contact me via email and I will check my list of LLMD's.

Because you are new here, it would be helpful for you to read through the thread at the top of the page: "New to Lyme?..Start Here!"It's packed full of useful information.

Thank you so much. I will change my name as soon as I look into how to do this. I did read new to lyme as well. I am seeing a dr and will see him again on Saturday. Even though I was tested 10 days ago I was Dx on 07/23/2017 with lyme and started on that day with the Amox by a urgent care. Thank uou for your help

Lyme can affect us differently there is a list of symptoms on our new to Lyme page.

There are coinfections that ticks and other bugs may also carry. Most people have more than Lyme. They usually have some or some of the other infections.

They can require different treatments or combination of the right antibiotics or herbals to treat properly.

You probably feel worse due to the abx killing bacteria which causes toxins in our bodies and increases symptoms. Its a good idea to start detoxing by taking Epsom salt baths, dry brushing, drinking lemon water to name a few.

Well take care and welcome to our forum I wish you the best of healing, Jo